In perfect September weather,
students and teachers alike take
part in State High’s Homecoming Parade: “I loved working
on the Thespian float with all
of my friends and having a lot
of school spirit. It was perfect
for my senior year,” said senior
Janice Rabian.
(From left to right, top row)
Teachers walk in the Homecoming Parade; the State College
Area High School Marching
Band performs and marches in
the parade; Senior Erin McQuay works on the Thespian
float in preparation for the
parade.

homecoming

Back to the Stands

By Allison Rinehart
As the school year begins and students get excited about new
classes and new teachers, the old tradition of Friday night football
games still stands strong. The first home game of this school year
took place on August 31 and the student section greeted Liberty High
School with a loud and infectious white-out. Students of all grade levels were able to learn the “ROWDIE” cheer in an opening ceremony on
the first day of school just three days earlier, and the students packed
the stands ready to do this cheer all on their own, twice. However,
the State High cheerleaders were a success in pumping up the crowd
and keeping fans engaged despite starting on a rough note. Senior
Gena Cannie commented that cheerleading at the football games is
a fun experience because “it’s great to see the football players on the
sideline cheering on their teammates,” emphasizing the school spirit
that’s present not only in the student section but also on the field. The
first touchdown was scored by Liberty High, but the Little Lions made
a comeback, winning by an impressive 26-7. If there’s ever a doubt
regarding the passion that State High students have for their football
team, I invite you into the student section to be proved wrong.

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The rest of the week was just as
exciting as as the beginning, as
an exciting football game ended
the week’s events. Despite
the loss, students continued
to show their enthusiasm for
their school. Sophomore Cherish Fong said, “It was exciting
to see the homecoming court,
and I loved watching the game
and seeing all of the supportive
fans.” (From left to right, bottom row) State High’s Football
Team plays Harrisburg; Homecoming Court Members Sean
O’Melia and Brenna Nicosia
enjoy riding in the parade.